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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,444.81, 146,171.34 and 30,883.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,444.81, 146,171.34 and 30,883.47 is: 46,326.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,444.81 : 146,171.34 = 30,883.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,444.81/146,171.34 = 30,883.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,444.81x = 146,171.34 × 30,883.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,444.81x = 4,514,278,193.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514,278,193.75/97,444.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,326.51

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